CTIA Supports National AI Strategy, Warns Against New Laws or Regulations
CTIA supported developing a “National AI Strategy” that highlights the “far-reaching consumer, economic, and societal benefits promised by AI,” in comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The strategy should “encourage organizations to weigh the risks…
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and the benefits of AI systems, which will allow AI stakeholders to make more considered decisions about AI deployment and promote more effective use of AI technology,” CTIA said. The comments were due last week but haven't been posted (see 2307100060). CTIA cited the benefits of “AI in action.” The wireless industry already uses AI to “improve national security and cybersecurity, by engaging in real-time network threat detection and combating fraud; optimally and efficiently operate networks and services; improve customer care and service interactions as well as order fulfillment; help build 5G networks; contribute to the development of Open Radio Access Networks; and stop illegal robocalls,” CTIA said. The group said potential bias in AI can be overcome: “While AI could potentially reinforce biases if systems are poorly designed, with appropriate controls in place, AI can also be used to address and reduce potential biases and shortcomings in human decisionmaking.” CTIA said there's no need for new laws or regulation to control AI: “Reactive, technology-specific laws run the risk of creating ambiguity, sweeping too broadly, inhibiting innovation, and failing to anticipate future technology changes. Burdensome AI-specific regulations would be detrimental to businesses, consumers, and the United States’ leadership abroad.”